extracurricular

/ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment.

2

Similarly outside of the normal duties of a job or profession.

3

Extramarital.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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